SÃO PAULO, SP (UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - Barcelona announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri. The bond is valid until 2030.
Barcelona ends soap opera and announces the signing of Rodri
SÃO PAULO, SP (UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - Barcelona announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri. The bond is valid until 2030. The 30-year-old Spanish midfielder will wear the number 5 shirt for the team led by Hansi Flick. The club published...
Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday to complete his medical examinations and sign his contract. The midfielder said he was happy with the transfer: "Wearing the Barcelona shirt was a dream come true.
- I'm very happy and excited to work with my teammates." The agreement provides for a fixed payment of around 60 million euros (R$361.5 million), in addition to target bonuses.
- The total value of the transfer could reach around 76.5 million euros (R$460.9 million), according to the Spanish press.
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The 30-year-old Spanish midfielder will wear the number 5 shirt for the team led by Hansi Flick. The club published an announcement video and called the player a "master of space and time".
Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday to complete his medical examinations and sign his contract. The midfielder said he was happy with the transfer: "Wearing the Barcelona shirt was a dream come true. I'm very happy and excited to work with my teammates."
The agreement provides for a fixed payment of around 60 million euros (R$361.5 million), in addition to target bonuses. The total value of the transfer could reach around 76.5 million euros (R$460.9 million), according to the Spanish press.
Rodri ends a seven-season spell at Manchester City. For the English club, he played 298 games, scored 28 goals and provided 30 assists. The Spaniard won 13 titles under the command of Pep Guardiola. Among the cups are four editions of the Premier League and a Champions League.
REUNION WITH WORLD CHAMPIONS
Rodri was a starter for Spain in the 2026 World Cup title campaign in the United States. He was also named the best player of the tournament.
At Barcelona, the midfielder reunites with six teammates from the Spanish national team. Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Gavi, Pau Cubarsí and Eric García participated in the second championship campaign in July.
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